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Gardiner resident dies from rare tick-borne virus
Staff by Staff
April 28, 2026
A Gardiner resident is dead after contracting Powassan virus. The rare, incurable tick-borne disease can reach the brain in as little as 15 minutes after a bite. This marks the first known case in New York State this year and a stark reminder that not all tick dangers end with Lyme disease and Alpha-gal Syndrome.
The Ulster County Health Department confirmed the death, saying the unidentified person had underlying health conditions. Officials say fewer than six cases of Powassan are diagnosed statewide in any given year, but the virus’s severity makes even a single case alarming. According to the CDC, roughly 10% of people who develop neurological illness from Powassan die, and about half of survivors are left with permanent damage like recurring headaches, muscle weakness, memory loss, or paralysis...
Gardiner resident dies from rare tick-borne virus
Staff by Staff
April 28, 2026
A Gardiner resident is dead after contracting Powassan virus. The rare, incurable tick-borne disease can reach the brain in as little as 15 minutes after a bite. This marks the first known case in New York State this year and a stark reminder that not all tick dangers end with Lyme disease and Alpha-gal Syndrome.
The Ulster County Health Department confirmed the death, saying the unidentified person had underlying health conditions. Officials say fewer than six cases of Powassan are diagnosed statewide in any given year, but the virus’s severity makes even a single case alarming. According to the CDC, roughly 10% of people who develop neurological illness from Powassan die, and about half of survivors are left with permanent damage like recurring headaches, muscle weakness, memory loss, or paralysis...